Articles for tag: Large Breed Dogs, Science Diet, Small Breed Dogs

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Your Dog’s Age

Most of us have always heard that dogs age 7 human years to their 1 dog year. www.hillspet.com (the creator of Hill’s Science Diet Dog and Cat food) tells us that this old wives-tail is far from the truth. As a matter of fact, the age of a dog varies largely throughout it’s whole life. ...

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How to Groom a Maltese

The Maltese have a fine haired, pure white coat that flows all the way to the floor. That’s not really that long since a Maltese is a very small breed dog. Having a pure white long haired dog may seem a little overwhelming to new pet owners. Grooming is required, but does not take very ...

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What Pets Are Good for Children?

Growing up with a pet can be a wonderful experience for a kid. As a child we always had family pets like fish, a dog, a couple of cats, and even a couple of small rodents along the way. Pets can help your children build a sense of responsibility and independence as well as teach ...

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Small Dog Breed Temperament

Small and toy breed dogs are sometimes thought of as yappy and prissy dogs. Truth is like all dog breeds they all have very different personalities. Breed temperament are just general observations about the breed in general. Dogs are all individuals with their own personalities. Nothing can replace spending time with the dog you are ...

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How to Avoid “Small Dog Syndrome”

Small breed dogs are notoriously snappy, yappy, unpleasant little creatures. It’s been said that small dogs are big dogs in little dog’s bodies, but dogs really have no sense of their own size. Anyone who has seen a small dog fearlessly confronting large rodents or herding large animals knows this! Smaller dogs do tend to ...

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Best Small Breed Dog Foods

Feeding your small breed dog the right food can make all the difference in its health and vitality. Before you make a choice, read the label carefully and consider the following. First, a meat-based diet is best for dogs. Therefore, be sure that a meat product, such as chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, beef, or venison, ...